Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944) - Improvisation on Mahogany, 1910 - Artprint - 28 x 36 cm
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Beautiful, expressive art print by Wassily Kandinsky in the format 28 x 36 cm with the title Improvisation on Mahogany (1910). The work is a high-quality print on sturdy paper and in very good condition.
Artist: Wassily Kandinsky
Title: Improvisation on Mahogany (1910)
Art: Art print
Technique: Print on strong paper
Originality: Reproduction
Sheet size: 28 x 36 cm
Condition: New
Origin: Art Publisher
Era: Expressionism
Nationality: Russian Art
Wassily Kandinsky
Wassily Kandinsky, born in 1866 in Moscow and died in 1944 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, is considered one of the most significant artists of the 20th century and a pioneer of abstract art. He was not only a painter but also an art theorist, whose writings on color and form had a lasting impact on the art world. Kandinsky believed in the spiritual power of art and saw in abstract painting a way to express emotional and spiritual truths beyond the visible world.
Kandinsky began his career relatively late. After originally studying law, he only devoted himself to painting from the age of 30. After studying in Munich and an initial artistic phase influenced by Art Nouveau and Russian folk art, Kandinsky turned to abstract art. His early works still show figurative elements, but in them, he begins to detach himself from realistic representation and instead uses colors and forms as autonomous means of expression.
In 1911, Kandinsky, together with Franz Marc, founded the artist group "Der Blaue Reiter," a loose association of expressionist artists that also included Paul Klee, August Macke, and Gabriele Münter. The group emphasized the spiritual and emotional power of art and viewed color as a central means of expressing inner, spiritual states. Kandinsky's paintings from this period, such as "Composition V" (1911) and "Impression III (Concert)" (1911), are characterized by intense colors and an increasing departure from figurative representation. These works mark Kandinsky's path to complete abstraction.
One of Kandinsky's most famous works is "Composition VII" (1913), a large-format, complex painting that shows a dense weave of shapes, lines, and colors. In this work, his endeavor to connect music and painting is evident. Kandinsky believed that art, similar to music, does not rely on the depiction of the external world to convey emotional and spiritual content. In this context, he coined the term "inner sound," which describes the idea that abstract shapes and colors can evoke emotional and spiritual resonances in the viewer.
During World War I, Kandinsky returned to Russia, where he worked as a cultural official. However, the revolutionary art policy in early Soviet Union did not meet his expectations, and so he left the country in 1921. He moved to Germany and began teaching at the Bauhaus in 1922, one of the most important art and design schools of modernity. At the Bauhaus, Kandinsky collaborated with artists such as Paul Klee, Lyonel Feininger, and László Moholy-Nagy, and further developed his theories on geometry and color. In this phase, his works became increasingly geometric, as seen in "Yellow-Red-Blue" (1925), where he arranged simple geometric shapes like circles, triangles, and lines into a harmonious, colorful composition.
After the closing of the Bauhaus by the Nazis in 1933, Kandinsky moved to France, where he lived until his death. In his later works, such as "Composition X" (1939), he returned to freer, organic forms, but combined them with the clear geometric structures he had developed at the Bauhaus.
Kandinsky's influence on modern art is difficult to overestimate. As a pioneer of abstraction and an important theorist, he shaped generations of artists, including abstract expressionists like Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko, as well as representatives of color field painting and geometric abstraction. His writings, particularly "On the Spiritual in Art" (1911) and "Point and Line to Plane" (1926), remain fundamental to understanding modern art and the significance of color and form as means of expression.
In summary, Wassily Kandinsky remains a key figure in 20th-century art, whose works and theories revolutionized the concept of abstraction in painting. His belief that art does not have to depict the visible world but can express inner, spiritual realities remains one of the central legacies of modern art.
Related artists:
Paul Klee, Franz Marc, August Macke, Gabriele Münter, Alexej von Jawlensky, Lyonel Feininger, Johannes Itten, Oskar Schlemmer, László Moholy-Nagy, Piet Mondrian, Kazimir Malevich
Shipping information:
We roll prints onto strong cardboard tubes, wrap them in corrugated cardboard and ship them in sturdy boxes with a tracking number.
About us:
We have been active in the art trade for over 20 years and have extensive experience in the professional handling and shipping of works of art.
- No shipping to Canary Islands -
Seller's Story
We have been operating several online shops in the art trade for over 20 years. On the one hand, we specialize in rare art prints, exhibition posters and collectible reproductions, and on the other hand, we trade in art editions and originals by well-known contemporary artists.
The works we offer all come from the respective publishers, art galleries and institutions such as museums that published them in close cooperation with the artists. The works you find with us are often several decades old, in perfect or good condition and without a previous private owner.
We place particular emphasis on professional packaging. Nothing is more annoying than purchasing a rare print that arrives damaged due to poor or inadequate packaging.
If you have any questions about the works on offer, we are always happy to help you!
Translated by Google TranslateBeautiful, expressive art print by Wassily Kandinsky in the format 28 x 36 cm with the title Improvisation on Mahogany (1910). The work is a high-quality print on sturdy paper and in very good condition.
Artist: Wassily Kandinsky
Title: Improvisation on Mahogany (1910)
Art: Art print
Technique: Print on strong paper
Originality: Reproduction
Sheet size: 28 x 36 cm
Condition: New
Origin: Art Publisher
Era: Expressionism
Nationality: Russian Art
Wassily Kandinsky
Wassily Kandinsky, born in 1866 in Moscow and died in 1944 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, is considered one of the most significant artists of the 20th century and a pioneer of abstract art. He was not only a painter but also an art theorist, whose writings on color and form had a lasting impact on the art world. Kandinsky believed in the spiritual power of art and saw in abstract painting a way to express emotional and spiritual truths beyond the visible world.
Kandinsky began his career relatively late. After originally studying law, he only devoted himself to painting from the age of 30. After studying in Munich and an initial artistic phase influenced by Art Nouveau and Russian folk art, Kandinsky turned to abstract art. His early works still show figurative elements, but in them, he begins to detach himself from realistic representation and instead uses colors and forms as autonomous means of expression.
In 1911, Kandinsky, together with Franz Marc, founded the artist group "Der Blaue Reiter," a loose association of expressionist artists that also included Paul Klee, August Macke, and Gabriele Münter. The group emphasized the spiritual and emotional power of art and viewed color as a central means of expressing inner, spiritual states. Kandinsky's paintings from this period, such as "Composition V" (1911) and "Impression III (Concert)" (1911), are characterized by intense colors and an increasing departure from figurative representation. These works mark Kandinsky's path to complete abstraction.
One of Kandinsky's most famous works is "Composition VII" (1913), a large-format, complex painting that shows a dense weave of shapes, lines, and colors. In this work, his endeavor to connect music and painting is evident. Kandinsky believed that art, similar to music, does not rely on the depiction of the external world to convey emotional and spiritual content. In this context, he coined the term "inner sound," which describes the idea that abstract shapes and colors can evoke emotional and spiritual resonances in the viewer.
During World War I, Kandinsky returned to Russia, where he worked as a cultural official. However, the revolutionary art policy in early Soviet Union did not meet his expectations, and so he left the country in 1921. He moved to Germany and began teaching at the Bauhaus in 1922, one of the most important art and design schools of modernity. At the Bauhaus, Kandinsky collaborated with artists such as Paul Klee, Lyonel Feininger, and László Moholy-Nagy, and further developed his theories on geometry and color. In this phase, his works became increasingly geometric, as seen in "Yellow-Red-Blue" (1925), where he arranged simple geometric shapes like circles, triangles, and lines into a harmonious, colorful composition.
After the closing of the Bauhaus by the Nazis in 1933, Kandinsky moved to France, where he lived until his death. In his later works, such as "Composition X" (1939), he returned to freer, organic forms, but combined them with the clear geometric structures he had developed at the Bauhaus.
Kandinsky's influence on modern art is difficult to overestimate. As a pioneer of abstraction and an important theorist, he shaped generations of artists, including abstract expressionists like Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko, as well as representatives of color field painting and geometric abstraction. His writings, particularly "On the Spiritual in Art" (1911) and "Point and Line to Plane" (1926), remain fundamental to understanding modern art and the significance of color and form as means of expression.
In summary, Wassily Kandinsky remains a key figure in 20th-century art, whose works and theories revolutionized the concept of abstraction in painting. His belief that art does not have to depict the visible world but can express inner, spiritual realities remains one of the central legacies of modern art.
Related artists:
Paul Klee, Franz Marc, August Macke, Gabriele Münter, Alexej von Jawlensky, Lyonel Feininger, Johannes Itten, Oskar Schlemmer, László Moholy-Nagy, Piet Mondrian, Kazimir Malevich
Shipping information:
We roll prints onto strong cardboard tubes, wrap them in corrugated cardboard and ship them in sturdy boxes with a tracking number.
About us:
We have been active in the art trade for over 20 years and have extensive experience in the professional handling and shipping of works of art.
- No shipping to Canary Islands -
Seller's Story
We have been operating several online shops in the art trade for over 20 years. On the one hand, we specialize in rare art prints, exhibition posters and collectible reproductions, and on the other hand, we trade in art editions and originals by well-known contemporary artists.
The works we offer all come from the respective publishers, art galleries and institutions such as museums that published them in close cooperation with the artists. The works you find with us are often several decades old, in perfect or good condition and without a previous private owner.
We place particular emphasis on professional packaging. Nothing is more annoying than purchasing a rare print that arrives damaged due to poor or inadequate packaging.
If you have any questions about the works on offer, we are always happy to help you!
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Artist
Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944)
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Title of artwork
Improvisation on Mahogany, 1910 - Artprint - 28 x 36 cm
Technique
Offset print
Signature
Not signed
Country of Origin
Germany
Year
1910
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
28 cm
Width
36 cm
Style
Expressionism
Period
1910-1920
Sold with frame
No
